January 05, 2006 04:01 AM Honolulu Timezone

ANOVA Science Education Corporation Publishes Two Science Education Books, Available Nationwide, to Support Teaching Through Scientific Inquiry in Secondary Schools

HONOLULU--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 5, 2006--ANOVA Science Education Corporation (ANOVA Science; http://www.anovascience.com) announced today that its subdivision, ANOVA Science Publishing, officially released two new science education books targeting secondary teachers and high school students. Both books, authored by scientist and science education specialist Dr. Robert E. Landsman, support the nation's call to revamp science education through the teaching of scientific inquiry.

"RIP-ing Through Scientific Inquiry: Critical Thinking and Effective Decision Making Skills for Middle School and High School Science Education" introduces the Research Investigation Process (RIP ™). The RIP, a scientific inquiry program developed by the author, combines his thirty years of scientific research experience and fifteen years of teaching at the secondary level. This book can be used either independently or as a companion to "Data Analysis and Decision Making in Scientific Inquiry: A Statistical Approach for Middle School and High School Science Education." This student-friendly guidebook illustrates how to summarize and analyze data collected in scientific inquiry-based field and laboratory studies.

"These publications provide ANOVA Science the opportunity to introduce the RIP on a national level to support student achievement across the country," commented Dr. Landsman, also president of the corporation. Recently highlighted in the National Science Teachers Association's "Exemplary Science" series publication, "Exemplary Science in Grades 9-12: Standards-Based Success Stories," this scientific research-based program is recognized as one of the Nation's 15 Exemplar Programs in high school science education based on evidence from secondary level student products and impact on post-secondary academic and career performance.

ANOVA Science Education Corporation assists schools in implementing scientific research-based science education programs, providing students with critical thinking and decision making tools for life-long learning skills that support economic growth and the maintenance of security in the USA. As sole distributor of products and services associated with the Research Investigation Process (RIP ™) inquiry-based science education program for K-12 schools, the contribution of ANOVA Science's vision, services, and products toward the nation's movement for science education reform has been recognized and is well-received by national and state education organizations. ANOVA Science's activities and services include professional development workshops, seminars, and projects; teacher coaching and mentoring; curriculum development addressing state and national standards; and publishing education materials available online at http://www.anovascience.com.

December 12, 2005 05:33 AM Honolulu Time zone

ANOVA Science Education Corporation Launches Website and New Publishing Division

HONOLULU--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 12, 2005--ANOVA Science Education Corporation (ANOVA Science) announced the formation of its new publishing subdivision, ANOVA Science Publishing. This division will handle all publishing and printing of educational materials, including books, workbooks, posters, and charts, that support the corporation's mission and educational endeavors. According to ANOVA Science's CEO, Dr. Robert Landsman, "We are very excited about the development of our publishing company. The establishment of our own publishing service will enable us to directly oversee quality of production of our educational products at significant savings to the company that can be passed on to the customer."

The official launching of the ANOVA Science website, http://www.anovascience.com , accompanies the announcement of the publishing role the company will take in its development of products. The website features information about the corporation's services and products; its mission; and public service information related to education that is of value to K-12 teachers and students.

Company products can be purchased online through a secure shopping cart. The site also supplies free education information such as the National Science Education Standards and periodically features a scientific inquiry designed and conducted by students and teachers. One unique feature of the website is a bulletin board devoted entirely to discussions relating to science education and scientific inquiry. According to education technology specialist and ANOVA Science Board Member Evelyn Rios, "The scientific inquiry discussion board provides a place for sharing what works and what doesn't or obtaining answers to questions about scientific inquiry from the teacher and student perspective."

ANOVA Science Education Corporation assists schools in implementing scientifically research-based science education programs, providing students with critical thinking and decision making tools for life-long learning skills that support economic growth and the maintenance of security in the USA . As sole distributor of products and services associated with the Research Investigation Process (RIP ™) inquiry-based science education program for K-12 schools, the contribution of ANOVA Science's vision, services, and products toward the nation's movement for science education reform has been recognized and is well-received by the National Science Teachers Association and other national and state education organizations. ANOVA Science's activities and services include professional development workshops, seminars, and projects; teacher coaching and mentoring, and curriculum development tailored to the needs of schools and teachers.